Cofepris Official Under Internal Investigation for Alleged Illegal Payments in Quintana Roo

Chetumal, Quintana Roo — The Quintana Roo Commission for Protection against Sanitary Risks (Cofepris) has launched an internal investigation into a public servant accused of demanding illegal payments during inspections, though no formal complaint has been filed with the state’s Anti-Corruption and Good Government Secretariat (SAGOB).

Jaime Torres Viveros, the head of Cofepris in the state, said the agency is attentive to any complaints about its inspectors but stressed that affected individuals must file a formal complaint with SAGOB for a thorough investigation and potential sanctions.

Torres Viveros noted that so far, no complaints have been received by SAGOB, but one internal complaint at Cofepris targets an employee identified as Emigdio N., who has been suspended from his post in the municipality of Tulum.

“First, there must be a formal complaint, and there isn’t one. To date, there are no complaints against this or any other person. It must be well-supported with evidence before the Anti-Corruption and Good Government Secretariat so a deep investigation can take place. This is the only case we have,” Torres Viveros explained.

The official confirmed that the employee was temporarily suspended to ensure an impartial process and respect the principle of presumed innocence. He declined to provide further details on potential sanctions or the progress of the investigation while it remains ongoing.